Magazine / Industry News
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PA Turnpike Commission Reminds Travelers of 2017 Toll Increase
HARRISBURG, PA… The PA Turnpike Commission (PTC) reminds travelers that as of Jan. 8th, tolls took a 6-percent increase for both cash and E-ZPass customers. The toll increase — approved by commissioners last July — is needed to meet the PTC�... -
Rehearing On ELD Lawsuit Denied
Grain Valley, MO… A national association of small-business truckers was denied a rehearing of a court decision regarding their lawsuit against a government mandate to electronically track commercial truck drivers. The Owner-Operator Independent Dr... -
Schneider Named One of Top 5 Best Companies For Veterans
GREEN BAY, WI… Since 1935, Schneider has recognized the value of employing veterans. Company founder and longtime National Guardsman, Al Schneider, built the foundation of what has grown to become one of North America’s largest truckload carriers... -
Seeing is Believing When it Comes to Road Safety
It’s no secret that properly functioning vehicle lights, wipers and mirrors allow for better visibility while driving, yet these items are often forgotten or ignored when performing basic auto care, says the non-profit Car Care Council. “Making ... -
Share the Road Completes Wreaths Across America Delivery
Arlington, VA…, American Trucking Associations and ATA's Share the Road Highway Safety Program celebrated the arrival of the Wreaths Across America convoy at Arlington National Cemetery. "The trucking industry believes wholeheartedly in remembering... -
Taljinder Sohi Helps A Fellow Professional Truck Driver Whose Tractor-Trailer Jackknifed In British Columbia
ALEXANDRIA, VA… Taljinder Sohi, a professional truck driver for Bison Transport of Manitoba, Canada, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). He is being recognized for helping another professional truck driver w... -
Toronto Approves Tolls: Who’s Next?
Toronto… That’s one major toll announcement handed down – how many more will follow? That’s the question the Ontario Trucking Association is asking after the Toronto City Council voted overwhelmingly in favour of Mayor John Tory’s call to ... -
Truckload Carriers Association and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Continue Partnership in 2017 to Bring The Wall That Heals to Communities across America
ALEXANDRIA, VA… The Truckload Carriers Association(TCA) and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) have announced they will continue their partnership in 2017 to bring The Wall That Heals to communities across America. TCA provides the opportun... -
WE WANT YOU!
Mawson and Mawson, Inc., the nation’s oldest Class A Carrier in America (ICC#76) is proud to offer employment opportunities to our nation’s veterans. We are currently looking for veterans with a military transportation background and training is ... -
Winter Preparation: Three Tips For Air System Maintenance
ELYRIA, OH… Across North America, it’s getting to that time of year when temperatures regularly begin to dip below freezing – and when commercial vehicle pneumatic systems need a little extra attention. With more vehicle systems incorporating t... -
ATA Congratulates Elaine Chao on Nomination as Transportation Secretary - Federation Looks Forward to Working with New Administration on Safety, Infrastructure
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear praised President-elect Donald Trump's choice of former Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao to be the next Secretary of Transportation. "I had the privilege of serving with and ... -
ATA: New Hours-of-Service Restart Law a Victory for Highway Safety
Arlington, VA… The American Trucking Associations thanked Congress for enacting a fix to the hours-of-service restart that will restore the regulation to the pre-July 2013 version and reduce crash risk on our nation's highways. "ATA thanks Congres... -
ATA Pleased to See Obama Administration Overtime Rules Blocked
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear reacted to a ruling by Judge Amos Mazzant of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas blocking the Obama Administration's new overtime rule from taking eff... -
ATA Thanks Congress for Advancing a Permanent Hours-of-Service Fix
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear issued the following statement about the inclusion of a permanent hours-of-service restart fix in Congress' bipartisan Continuing Resolution: "ATA thanks Congress for inclu... -
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 0.3% in October
Arlington, VA… American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index contracted 0.3% in October, following a 6.3% drop during September (a downward revision from our press release last month). In October, th... -
Autonomous Vehicles Task Force Releases Recommendations for Safety, Testing
Harrisburg, PA… The state’s Autonomous Vehicles Testing Policy Task Force has delivered recommended guidance to PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards for developing policies to oversee testing of highly automated vehicles (HAVs) and has scheduled ... -
Baylor Trucking Honors U.S. Heroes With Pay Increase
MILAN, IN…Baylor Trucking is proud to announce the expansion of its Veteran's Recognition Program with a pay increase honoring all of those who have served. Baylor Trucking, Inc. is saluting America's driving professionals who have served in the Ar... -
Bend, Oregon DMV Reinstating Commercial Vehicle Drive Testing
The Bend, Oregon DMV office will resume commercial vehicle skills testing starting Jan. 10, 2017. To schedule a driving skills test, contact DMV Customer Service by calling your local DMV phone number. The number for Bend is 541-388-6322, but you can... -
Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ Helps A Growing Number Of Fleets And Drivers Improve Highway Safety
ELYRIA, OH… Now available as a factory-installed option at most of the major North American truck manufacturers, Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ is improving highway safety on thousands of vehicles, with growing numbers of fleets and drivers realizing... -
Bestpass Surpasses $60 Million in Savings on Toll for Customers
ALBANY, NY… Bestpass, Inc., a company that provides single-source payment and streamlined toll management services to commercial fleets, recently surpassed $60 million in savings on tolling costs for its customers, which range in size from solo own...